Pep still wary despite Arsenal dropping points

PEP Guardiola won't change his preparations for City's clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal on account of the Gunners' run of three draws in a row.

- JOE BRAY

That stutter in Arsenal's title challenge has put the Blues' destiny back in their own hands as they have played two games fewer than the leaders and trail by just five points.

However, with Arsenal visiting the Etihad on Wednesday in a game Guardiola described as a 'final, the manager warned his players not to underestimate Mikel Arteta's side due to their 2-2 draws with Liverpool and West Ham, followed by a breathless 3-3 clash with Southampton on Friday night.